POWERBUILDING 365 medallion
by Chris Marzarella

SIX BLOCKS.
ONE SYSTEM.
365 DAYS.

The complete year-round strength and physique methodology. Not a program. A methodology. Written by a coach with 40+ years in the trenches.

The framework

Six Blocks. One Cycle.

12 Weeks

STRENGTH BLOCK

Force Development Mesocycle. Phase-by-phase percentages and the Calibrated Max system that runs your working weights.

16, 20, or 24 Weeks

CYCLIC MASSOCYCLE

Long-window accumulation for mass gain. Four-week loading cycles, maintenance deloads, dual-signal deficit reset.

20 Weeks

HYPERTROPHY BLOCK

Three six-week waves with exercise variation. Double progression on compound lifts. Extended set techniques at the right time.

12 or 16 Weeks

FAT LOSS BLOCK

Retention-focused cut. Rate-based deficit sizing. Diet breaks at Week 8 and Week 14. Strength maintenance is the metric.

15 Weeks

RECOMP BLOCK

Hybrid recomposition. Conjugate-influenced split, 3RM Calibrated Max system, midpoint deload checkpoint.

4 Weeks

DELOAD MONTH

Mandatory recovery protocol. Closes the annual cycle and prepares the nervous system for the next twelve months.

Built by Chris Marzarella. Est 1984.

40+
Years Coaching
ACSM
Personal Trainer
USAPL
Club Coach
OCB
Judge & Promoter
NPC
Classic Physique

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Start the Year

Six blocks. One system. 365 days of structured training built to make you stronger, leaner, and better prepared for whatever's on the calendar.

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